User manual ACR ELECTRONICS SR-102 GMDSS SURVIVAL RADIO 166

[. . . ] 4 3. 2 Operating Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4. 1 Channel 16 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4. 2 Channel 6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] A minimum number of two (2) two-way VHF radiotelephones are required for SOLAS cargo ships of between 300-500 gross tons. A minimum number of three (3) two-way VHF radiotelephones are required for SOLAS passenger ships and SOLAS cargo ships of 500 or more gross tons. For the latest information, please refer to International Maritime Organization (IMO). 2. 2 2. 2. 1 2. 3 2. 3. 1 2. 4 2. 4. 1 Y1-03-0079-1 Rev. B 3 3. 0 3. 1 OPERATING CONTROLS AND INDICATORS OPERATING CONTROLS All radio controls are flat panel, push-types located on the front surface of the radio (see Figure 2. ) ON/OFF VOL Ù VOL Ú PTT Press for one (1) second to turn ON, and press again to turn OFF. Volume Ù (increases audio output level to maximum) Volume Ú (decreases audio output level). Selects operation on Marine Channel 16 (Distress/Calling) Selects operation on Marine Channel 6 (Communications/USCG) OPERATING INDICATORS The push switch includes a RED light which will be illuminated when the radio is ON and Channel 16 is selected. The push switch includes a GREEN light which will be illuminated when the radio is ON and Channel 6 is selected. CHAN 16 CHAN 6 3. 2 CHAN 16 CHAN 6 VOL Ù ÚBoth of these push switches light up YELLOW when the PTT switch is depressed - indicates that radio is transmitting. PTT The push switch blinks YELLOW at a slow rate to assist operator in locating the PTT switch in darkness. FIGURE 2: ACR/GMDSS 16/6 SURVIVAL RADIO CONTROL PANEL Y1-03-0079-1 Rev. B 4 4. 0 4. 1 OPERATION CHANNEL 16 OPERATION (CHAN 16) Remove control panel protective cover. Press ON/OFF button for one (1) second to turn ON the Survival Radio*. Listen for the tone and for the squelch action 3 seconds after activating the unit. Speak loudly and clearly into speaker area from a distance of approximately 3"--6" (7. 5 cm to 15 cm). Adjust Volume by pressing the respective buttons (Note: there are 4 preset volume settings from which to choose). Periodically verify that the CHAN 16 button is lit (red) to guard against accidental selection of channel 6. g. 4. 2 CHANNEL 6 OPERATION (CHAN 6) Remove control panel protective cover. Press ON/OFF button for one (1) second to turn on the Survival Radio*. Listen for the tone and for the squelch action 3 seconds after activating the unit. Adjust Volume by pressing the respective buttons (Note: there are 4 preset volume settings from which to choose). Speak loudly and clearly into speaker area from a distance of approximately 3"--6" (7. 5 cm to 15 cm). h. *Note: ON/OFF Button is designed with a short delay to prevent accidental turn-on. To conserve battery life, the unit will automatically shut-off following a period of approximately 20 ­ 30 minutes of idle radio activity. Y1-03-0079-1 Rev. B 5 5. 0 5. 1 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION The Survival Radio and its protective cover shall be packed with the ship's survival craft or in a survival suit. [. . . ] To improve the chances of being understood internationally, it is best to pronounce the above expression two ways: 1. The internationally recognized way, M'AIDER (in French) pronounced phonetically as "m - d, " (see any French language instruction book for further details) and, The commonly used pronunciation in English speaking countries MAYDAY pronounced phonetically as "m - d. " To prevent the distress signal from being misunderstood, and to improve the intelligibility of the distress call, use the two pronunciations above when calling, for example (also, see example for part c): "M'AIDER MAYDAY M'AIDER THIS IS MARY JANE WXT599 WXT599 WXT599". 2. c. Always use the ICAO Convention (Convention on International Civil Aviation) recognized alphabet for spelling. ICAO recognized alphabet: A B C D E F G H I J K L M Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta Echo Foxtrot Golf Hotel India Juliet Kilo Lima Mike N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z November Oscar Papa Quebec Romeo Sierra Tango Uniform Victor Whiskey X-ray Yankee Zulu Example: "M'AIDER MAYDAY M'AIDER THIS IS MARY JANE Whiskey X-ray Tango 599 Whiskey X-ray Tango 599 Whiskey X-ray Tango 599" To acknowledge that a transmission has been received and understood in its entirety, simply use the expression "R R R" spoken as "Romeo Romeo Romeo" ("R" stands for received). Note: some radio operators use the expression "Roger" instead of "Romeo". Y1-03-0079-1 Rev. [. . . ]